Road trip from Allentown to Macon
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ITINERARY
16h 22m845 miles24 stops
1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
2
Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum
The museum exhibits include a pedal car collection and a small collection of antique cars. The toy pedal car collection consists of kids pedal cars not only from America, but also from England, Canada, France, Italy, and even Russia. Pedal cars, pedal fire trucks, pedal tractors, pedal planes, a pedal boat and a pedal bull dozer are part of the museum display. We are open by appointment only or advertised "Open House".
3
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is dedicated to providing as near a natural life home to the wolves and wolf hybrids that live here. We hope to share educational information with our visitors and introduce you to the world of the wolf.
4
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
5
Escape Room Loudoun
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
6
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
7
Downtown Mt. Airy
8
Remember When Antiques
9
Fort Dobbs
The only state historic site in North Carolina which interprets the French and Indian War.
10
Bojangles' Coliseum
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
11
Wooden Robot Brewery
12
Gallery 27
13
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
14
MapleWalk Garden
Welcome to MapleWalk Garden - February and March are peak camellia season! MapleWalk Garden is the most visited residential garden in the Queen City, home to over 100 different Japanese maples, 20 unique dogwoods, over 125 camellia varieties, plus conifers and many other unusual, stunning plants in a 2.25 acre walkable property. Find plant tags on nearly every specimen. Visit us on the web plus Facebook and Instagram. No appointment needed, garden is free for self-guided tours and open dawn to dusk every day unless a special event is posted on our website.
15
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.
16
Cajun Canvas
Looking for something both Fun and Different to do in the Charlotte area?Cajun Canvas is the answer!Bring a bottle of wine or a few beers to enjoy as you follow along with the artist to create a ‘Painting By You‘. Everyone that visits Cajun Canvas begins with a blank canvas. You will receive step-by-step instructions which are designed for all skill levels. At the end of the class you have a completed painting to take home. Don’t worry, even if you’ve never taken a painting class before, you will be able to follow along. It is Fun and Relaxing.
17
Twelve Mile Creek Greenway
18
Ebenezer Park
A county park located on the shores of Lake Wylie. The park offers 66 full hook-up campsites, picnic shelters, beach, swimming, basketball, beach volleyball, 3 boat ramps and fishing pier.
19
Fountain Park
20
Soda City Market
Soda City Market is a producer-only market — vendors must make or grow their own products (including out of season/exotic fruits and vegetables, antiques, and vintage items). Everything sold at our market is unique, hand crafted, and produced in the Southeast. The market fields an average of 150 vendors per week, and over 400 unique vendors throughout the year! Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—and help establish Columbia as the real southern hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Soda City Market is a microcosm of Columbia, a melting pot of cultures, and an inviting community experience worth making a part of your regular weekend routine.
21
South Carolina Military Museum
22
Meadow Garden
Step back in time at Meadow Garden, home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Built in 1791, the historic house museum has been open to the public for more than 120 years. Guided tours are available Monday-Friday, 10:00AM to 4:00. Tours are available on Saturday by appointment.
23
Amerson River Park
24
Lake Tobesofkee Duck Ponds
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OVERVIEW
Allentown to Macon
1
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
2
Start:Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum
Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
The museum exhibits include a pedal car collection and a small collection of antique cars. The toy pedal car collection consists of kids pedal cars not only from America, but also from England, Canada, France, Italy, and even Russia. Pedal cars, pedal fire trucks, pedal tractors, pedal planes, a pedal boat and a pedal bull dozer are part of the museum display. We are open by appointment only or advertised "Open House".
3
Start:Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(967) review
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is dedicated to providing as near a natural life home to the wolves and wolf hybrids that live here. We hope to share educational information with our visitors and introduce you to the world of the wolf.
4
Start:Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
5
Start:Escape Room Loudoun
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
6
Start:Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(97) review
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
7
Start:Downtown Mt. Airy
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
4.5
(540) review
190 Virginia St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
8
Start:Remember When Antiques
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
4.5
(7) review
225 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3809
9
Start:Fort Dobbs
Statesville, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
The only state historic site in North Carolina which interprets the French and Indian War.
10
Start:Bojangles' Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
11
Start:Wooden Robot Brewery
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1440 S Tryon St Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28203-4262
12
Start:Gallery 27
Lincolnton, North Carolina·
5.0
(8) review
808 W Highway 27, Lincolnton, NC 28092-8021
13
Start:Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(98) review
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
14
Start:MapleWalk Garden
Charlotte, North Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
Welcome to MapleWalk Garden - February and March are peak camellia season! MapleWalk Garden is the most visited residential garden in the Queen City, home to over 100 different Japanese maples, 20 unique dogwoods, over 125 camellia varieties, plus conifers and many other unusual, stunning plants in a 2.25 acre walkable property. Find plant tags on nearly every specimen. Visit us on the web plus Facebook and Instagram. No appointment needed, garden is free for self-guided tours and open dawn to dusk every day unless a special event is posted on our website.
15
Start:President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Pineville, North Carolina·
4.0
(99) review
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.
16
Start:Cajun Canvas
Charlotte, North Carolina·
5.0
(7) review
Looking for something both Fun and Different to do in the Charlotte area?Cajun Canvas is the answer!Bring a bottle of wine or a few beers to enjoy as you follow along with the artist to create a ‘Painting By You‘. Everyone that visits Cajun Canvas begins with a blank canvas. You will receive step-by-step instructions which are designed for all skill levels. At the end of the class you have a completed painting to take home. Don’t worry, even if you’ve never taken a painting class before, you will be able to follow along. It is Fun and Relaxing.
17
Start:Twelve Mile Creek Greenway
Waxhaw, North Carolina·
4.5
(7) review
4400 Waxhaw Marvin Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173-8840
18
Start:Ebenezer Park
Rock Hill, South Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
A county park located on the shores of Lake Wylie. The park offers 66 full hook-up campsites, picnic shelters, beach, swimming, basketball, beach volleyball, 3 boat ramps and fishing pier.
19
Start:Fountain Park
Rock Hill, South Carolina·
4.5
(90) review
East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
20
Start:Soda City Market
Columbia, South Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
Soda City Market is a producer-only market — vendors must make or grow their own products (including out of season/exotic fruits and vegetables, antiques, and vintage items). Everything sold at our market is unique, hand crafted, and produced in the Southeast. The market fields an average of 150 vendors per week, and over 400 unique vendors throughout the year! Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—and help establish Columbia as the real southern hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Soda City Market is a microcosm of Columbia, a melting pot of cultures, and an inviting community experience worth making a part of your regular weekend routine.
21
Start:South Carolina Military Museum
Columbia, South Carolina·
5.0
(91) review
1 National Guard Rd, Columbia, SC 29201-4752
22
Start:Meadow Garden
Augusta, Georgia·
5.0
(98) review
Step back in time at Meadow Garden, home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Built in 1791, the historic house museum has been open to the public for more than 120 years. Guided tours are available Monday-Friday, 10:00AM to 4:00. Tours are available on Saturday by appointment.
23
Start:Amerson River Park
Macon, Georgia·
5.0
(96) review
2551 N Pierce Cir 2600 Riverview rd, Macon, GA 31204-1601
24
Start:Lake Tobesofkee Duck Ponds
Macon, Georgia·
4.5
(7) review
Bonner Gilbert Road, Macon, GA 31220
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The distance is 845 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 16h 22m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Macon is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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